THE House of Representatives on Thursday approved on third and final reading a bill further strengthening the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). Voting unanimously, lawmakers approved House Bill 10841, which seeks to replace Republic Act No.
THE House of Representatives on Thursday approved on third and final reading a bill further strengthening the Philippine Coast Guard .
The bill said a yearly allocation of P5 billion from the National Treasury will be provided for the PCG Modernization Program over the next five years, ensuring a steady stream of funding for its initiatives. The bill calls for the establishment of the Coast Guard Internal Affairs Service to maintain accountability and introduces a military justice system for uniformed personnel while adopting Civil Service Commission rules for civilians.
House Deputy Majority Leader, ACT-CIS partylist Rep. Erwin Tulfo reiterated that the bill is a “vital measure” amid threats in the country’s maritime territories, particularly in the West Philippine Sea .
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